Ōnoke
Locality in New Zealand
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Ōnoke is a locality[4] in the Hokianga region. Located at the mouth of the Whirinaki River,[5] it was the site of Frederick Maning's house.
Ōnoke | |
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 Interactive map of Ōnoke | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| Territorial authority | Far North District |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Far North | Moko Tepania[1] |
| • Northland MP | Grant McCallum[2] |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.09 km2 (4.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 90 |
| • Density | 8.1/km2 (21/sq mi) |
Ōnoke locality covers 11.09 km2 (4.28 sq mi) and had a population of 90 in the 2023 New Zealand census.[6] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of earthworms" for Ōnoke.[7]
History
Early charts from James Herd show Ōnoke as "Moodewy's Point," a reference to the rangatira Muriwai, whose mana Herd was particularly impressed with.[8]
In March 1839, New Zealand writer Frederick Maning settled at Ōnoke. He later bought the land in September of the same year.[5] Maning built a courthouse there, where it was believed that the first Native Land Court hearing was held,[9] with Maning acting as the administrator.[10] The site was rated a Category 1 listed Historic Place until it was destroyed in a fire in 2004.[11]